What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inst/Ast Prof/Asc Prof - Fixed Term position at Michigan State University?
Working/Functional Title
Inst/Ast Prof/Asc Prof - Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Michigan State University Department of Economics seeks qualified candidates for the following Fixed Term position: Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to teach students in economics and economics-related courses, with rank determined by degree and years of experience. Duties include: preparing the course; holding lectures; reviewing and grading assignments; advising students; submitting final grades; upholding departmental teaching standards; communicating with departmental leadership to ensure that the courses are completed appropriately.
Appointment level will be made commensurate with degree and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Economics or closely related field required.
Minimum Requirements
Required Degree
- Fixed Term Instructor: Masters’ in Economics or closely related field required.
- Fixed Term Assistant Professor: PhD in Economics or closely related field required.
- Fixed Term Associate Professor: PhD in Economics or closely related field required.
Successful candidates must have demonstrated dedication to instruction and an ability to inspire students with his or her enthusiasm.
Desired Qualifications
We prefer candidates that have experience teaching the subject matter of the course and with teaching students that are at the level of the course (typically undergraduate students or masters students). Applicants may inquire about the specific courses that are being staffed at the time of their application.
Required Application Materials
Please submit the following:
- CV
- Cover letter
- List of references (names and emails only)
- Up to one optional document that could include statements about teaching, research interests, or contributions to diversity.
Special Instructions
http://careers.msu.edu
.Applications will be reviewed as needed.
Website
http://econ.msu.edu
Department Statement
The mission of the Department of Economics at Michigan State University consists of three interrelated components: providing the highest quality instruction to our undergraduate and graduate students, conducting leading-edge research in economics, and providing leadership and service to our professional communities. As a unit in a major land-grant university, we are committed to excel in all three components of our mission.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations from women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
To learn more about the department, our faculty, and our undergraduate and graduate programs, please visit our website at http://econ.msu.edu.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.